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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.03, 15,144.66 and 3,170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.03, 15,144.66 and 3,170.53 is: 4,755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.03 : 15,144.66 = 3,170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.03/15,144.66 = 3,170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.03x = 15,144.66 × 3,170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.03x = 48,016,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,016,617.80/10,096.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.99

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